Gareth
Pronunciation: [ g-EHR-ihth ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gareth first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 5 babies have been named Gareth in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gareth is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,525 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,525
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Gareth
Gareth is a girl name .
Is Gareth a boy or girl name? Gareth is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #64,525 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,658. Gareth is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gareth is currently ranked #64,525 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gareth include Gar, Gare, Garey, Gareie, Gaie, and Garkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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